Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Richard Quigley and Stephanie Peacock

Thursday 3rd July 2025 Commons Chamber

[Mr Richard Quigley (Isle of Wight West) (Lab)]

T2. While it could be said that the Conservative party could fit into a children’s paddling pool, we in Isle of Wight West take swimming—as well as our issue with ferries—very seriously. [Laughter.] I thought hon. Members would like that one. West Wight sports and community centre is an excellent community-run facility that needs to replace its swimming pool after 50 years. Will the Minister meet me to discuss how it might access grants to do so?

[The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport (Stephanie Peacock)]

My hon. Friend is a good champion for his constituency. The Government recognise that sports facilities, including swimming facilities, are incredibly important, and I would be delighted to meet him to discuss it further.